A Nun's Sigh (Beignet Souffl?s)

From New Orleans. So called as they are light as a nun's sigh, being made of chou paste, which is the base for cream puffs and ?clairs.

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
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Acadian Peppered Shrimp

Serves 4.

1 pound butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
5 garlic cloves, mi ...

Al Copeland's Basic Cajun Jambalaya

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 pound pickled pork, diced
1 pound smoked ham, diced
2 cloves garlic, peele ...

Alligator Balls

1 pound chopped alligator meat
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
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Alligator Etouffee

2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 can tomatoes
1 pound alligator meat, cut in thin strips
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup green onions, c ...

Alligator Sauce Piquante

This is a Cajun recipe which makes a thick stew which is traditionally served over rice.

3 pounds alligator meat*
Dollop of bottled steak sauce
1/2 cup solid vegetable shor ...

Alligator Stew

2 quarts water or stock
3 pounds alligator meat, cubed
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups skinned, qu ...

Andouille Sausage

1 boneless pork butt, ground (about 5 pounds)
1/2 cup Rustic Rub
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 cup paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons file powder
3 teaspoons freshly ground black peppe ...

Andouille Stuffing

2 (16 ounce) packages jalapeno cornbread mix
1 pound Andouille sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 can cream of chi ...

Avery Island Deviled Shrimp

Shrimp
1/4 cup butter
1 pound breaded shrimp

Melt butter in skillet over low heat; add shrimp and cook until browned. Remove from heat and keep warm.

De ...